Village Cross - Harlaxton, Lincolnshire
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member SMacB
N 52° 53.050 W 000° 41.223
30U E 655626 N 5861891
Near Harlaxton village store is a pillar on a double base known as the obelisk.
Waymark Code: WM109XR
Location: East Midlands, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 03/29/2019
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member bluesnote
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Near Harlaxton village store is a pillar on a double base known as 'the obelisk'.

"Village Cross. C14 and early C19. Ashlar. Octagonal obelisk approx 2m high, set on C14 octagonal moulded pedestal and base of 2 steps. Possibly resited. This building is probably one of the architectural ornaments introduced to the village c1820-1840 by Gregory Gregory, Lord of the Manor of Harlaxton."

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Material: Ashlar

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